Melbourne to Beijing Time Converter
Beijing is 3 hours behind Melbourne right now. 9:00 AM in Melbourne is 6:00 AM in Beijing.
Time now: Melbourne and Beijing
Beijing is 3 hours behind Melbourne right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 3 hours at some times of the year and 2 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Melbourne and Beijing are about 9,120 km (5,667 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Melbourne is on AEDT (UTC+11:00) and Beijing is on CST (UTC+08:00).
Melbourne to Beijing conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Melbourne | Beijing |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
Best time to meet between Melbourne and Beijing
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Melbourne = 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Beijing
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between Melbourne and Beijing change?
Yes. Right now Beijing is 3 hours behind Melbourne. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks back. Beijing is 2 hours behind Melbourne from then (it was 3 hours before).
- Sunday, 3 October 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks forward. Beijing is 3 hours behind Melbourne from then (it was 2 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Melbourne is 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Beijing.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Beijing is 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM in Melbourne.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Beijing?
Beijing is 3 hours behind Melbourne right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 3 hours at some times of the year and 2 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Melbourne to Beijing?
Subtract 3 hours from the Melbourne time to get the Beijing time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Melbourne is 6:00 AM in Beijing. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Beijing?
It is 8:14 AM in Beijing on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 11:14 AM in Melbourne.
Does the time difference between Melbourne and Beijing change during the year?
Yes. Right now Beijing is 3 hours behind Melbourne. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 4 April 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks back. Beijing is 2 hours behind Melbourne from then (it was 3 hours before). Sunday, 3 October 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks forward. Beijing is 3 hours behind Melbourne from then (it was 2 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Melbourne and Beijing?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Melbourne = 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Beijing. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.